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*** OUR INTERVIEWS WITH DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR SUPERVISOR OF THE JACK JOUETT DISTRICT ***

On June 17th, voters will choose the Democratic nominee for Supervisor of the Jack Jouett magisterial district and likely successor to Diantha McKeel.

Every single vote will matter:  the last time Albemarle County held a local primary race, the winner was determined by a mere 139 votes (Bea LaPisto Kirtley defeated Jerrod Smith for the Rivanna district Supervisor seat in 2019).

Crozet United sat down with both candidates to learn more about their backgrounds, platforms, and perspectives on important local issues.

Note: Crozet is in the White Hall magisterial district and represented by Supervisor Ann Mallek. However, the Supervisor of the Jack Jouett district also gets a vote on all major issues effecting Crozet. While Crozet residents will not get to cast a ballot in this race, they may support any candidate’s campaign with financial donations, thru social media, or door knocking.

Click here to read our interview with Sally Duncan

Click here to read our interview with Dave Shreve

Supervisors Poised to Increase Real Estate Tax by 10% - Tonight, the Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to decide whether to increase this year’s effective real estate tax rate by 9.96%. The effective rate takes into account the 5.1% increase in this year’s average real estate assessment.

The County’s effective real estate tax rate has increased by 40% over the last four years.

Wine Passport Series: Oregon + California Night at Restoration in Old Trail - Restoration's Wine Passport series continues Thursday, May 1st, from 7–9 PM, with a tasting tour of Oregon and California wines. Guests will sample four wines paired with chef-curated hors d'oeuvres:

• California:

  • Avocado mousse, crispy rice, smoked salmon, broken scallion vinaigrette, egg yolk — paired with Rabble Red Blend

  • Citrus cream-filled profiteroles, pistachio praline — paired with J Vineyards Pinot Gris

• Oregon:

  • Potato croquette, mushroom cream, herb aioli — paired with Portlandia Pinot Gris

  • Terrine of beef with pickled mustard seed "caviar" — paired with King’s Ridge Pinot Noir

Tickets are $65 per guest. 21+ only.
[Reserve online] or call 434-823-1841.

Penelope Matallana and Jane Angelhart are Guest Artists for May 2025 – Crozet Artisan Depot welcomes painter Penelope Matallana of Staunton and ceramic artist Jane Angelhart of Charlottesville as Guest Artists for May 2025.

Meet both Penelope and Jane on Saturday May 17^th from 11 AM-1PM at the Depot.

Penelope Matallana paints in oil, watercolor, and acrylics, capturing the lively spirit of farms, fields, gardens, lakes, rivers, forests, and city streets. She works en plein air whenever possible, striving to finish paintings on-site to preserve their fresh, spontaneous energy — though occasionally she completes them in her studio when needed. Her show, “A Moment in Time,” celebrates fleeting beauty.

Jane Angelhart is a versatile artist known for her curiosity and love of experimentation. Primarily trained in painting, she has expanded into ceramics, creating whimsical pottery that reflects her playful spirit. Jane also teaches watercolor workshops nationwide, judges art shows, and leads Mishima workshops. She maintains both a painting and a ceramic studio in her home. Her show is titled “Hippos and Other Nonsense.”

New Crozet Pop-Up Business: Hello Again Consignment - Local resident Erica Thomas has launched Hello Again Consignment, a new business focused on curating a selection of women’s clothing and accessories and bringing more sustainable, stylish secondhand shopping to the heart of Crozet.

Hello Again Consignment will hold its first pop-up event Saturday, May 3, from 11:00 - 4:00 PM at Creative Framing & Art Box on Crozet Avenue.

Erica, who also co-founded the Crozet Small Business Collaborative, is passionate about supporting the Crozet business community and conscious fashion. “I started Hello Again to make secondhand shopping more fun and accessible for my friends and neighbors who are looking for a local option for high quality women’s wear.”

Hello Again collaborates with local partners like Green Olive Tree and Bat Loves Vintage. Consignors can drop-off their items during pop-up events or schedule a “Porch Pickup”.

Learn more: https://helloagaincrozet.com/

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Forecast

I’m not lazy— I am on energy saving mode…

Things to do

Thursday, May 1st

Hike: Lickinghole Basin Dam | Meetup | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | FREE | This is an easy hike near Claudius Crozet Park that is mostly flat and shady trails. If we’re lucky you’ll get to see blue herons, large Eagle nest on the tree and possibly eaglets. Please bring binoculars.

Build it! - Blocks for Preschoolers | Crozet Library | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Tech For Beginners | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE | Topic: Gmail

Red Cross Blood Drive | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE

Step Into the Story with Albemarle Ballet | Crozet Library | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | All Ages.  Requested registration begins April 14. Little Red Riding Hood:  Enjoy a 30-minute adaptation of this classic story

Crozet Trails Run | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | Join Cville Runners every Thursday at 6pm and take a jaunt on the Crozet Trails!!! Meet back at our tap room for pints!

BINGO | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Wine Tasting Passport Series | Old Trail Restoration Restaurant | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | $65 / person | Wines from Oregon + California with hors d'oeuvres paired with each vintage.

Friday, May 2nd

Spring Market | Augusta Expo Center | 9:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Baby and Toddler Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | FREE | Stories, songs, and shakers, followed by coloring and social time. Ages 0-3 and caregivers.

Live Music: Lucy Isabel | Cardinal Point Winery | 2:00 - 5:30 PM | FREE

Live Music: Whispering Dream | Blue Mountain Brewery | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Gina Sobel Duo | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Live Music: Cherry Red (Rolling Stones Tribute) | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE

Saturday, May 3rd

First Saturday Bird Walk | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 7:30 - 9:00 AM | FREE | Birders of all levels are welcome. The club has binoculars which participants may borrow.

Mint Springs Trail 5K | Meetup | 8:00 - 9:30 AM | 18 | Come join us for the 11th ANNUAL Mint Springs Trail 5K at Mint Springs Valley Park in beautiful Crozet, Virginia. This is a family friendly event, but is also a challenging trail 5K course for runners of any experience level.

Batesville 10K | Meetup | 8:00 - 9:30 AM | 35 | Join us for "the only 10K race in Virginia that starts and ends in the same place and is all uphill."

Perfect Day 50K - Massanutten | Meetup | 8:00 - 6:00 PM | Price Varies

Yard Sale | Wickham Pond Community Wide | 8:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE

Pancake Breakfast | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | $10

Distribution Day | Crozet Cares Closet | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Volunteer

Free Comic Book Day | Crozet Library | 9:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | All ages.

Nelson County Master Gardeners Plant Sale | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 9:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | ·  Native Perennials ~ Pollinators, Bedding plants, Herbs

May Day | Frontier Culture Museum | 9:00 - 5:00 PM | Ticketed | Maypole dances have had many iterations throughout history.

Saturday Stories & More! | Crozet Library | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | FREE | Best for ages 2-5 years with a caregiver. Registration is encouraged, but not required

Riverfest 2025 | Constitution Park | 10:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | This FREE annual event takes place river-side at Constitution Park in Waynesboro, VA. Activities include Reptile World shows, Stream Safari, presentations by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Fish and Fun Rodeo, Farmer’s Market, canoe rides, kids arts & crafts, Stream electro-fishing with DGIF and is capped off by the … Great South River Duck Race!!

Hike: White Rock Falls Loop | Meetup | 10:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE | Let's hike White Rock Falls Loop

Scrabble Club | Waynesboro Library | 11:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | The club is open to anyone aged 12 or older, and while registration is encouraged, it's not required.

Consignment & Vintage Pop-Up at Creative Framing & Art Box (1115 Crozet Avenue) | Hello Again Consignment | 11:00 - 4:00 PM 

Live Music: Matt Palmieri | Afton Mountain Vineyards | 12:30 - 4:30 PM | FREE

Gypsy Express Mini-Train | Gypsy Hill Park | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | $1 | The Gypsy Express is a short, fun ride around a scenic area of Staunton’s Gypsy Hill Park.

Live Music: Grayson Harlow | Cardinal Point Winery | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Kentucky Derby Watch Party | Stable Craft Brewing Company | 4:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Stiff Peaks | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Roller Skating | Greenwood Community Center | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $2-$3

Live Music: What's Our Age Again? | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | $10

Live Music: Perennial Collection | Batesville Market | 7:00 - 9:30 PM | $10

Drag Bingo | Bar Botanical | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | $15

CINCH: World's Toughest Rodeo | John Paul Jones Arena | 7:30 - 10:00 PM | Price Varies

Live Music: Twysted | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE

Sunday, May 4th

Annual Shenandoah Valley Model Train & Railroad Show | Augusta Expo Center | 10:00 - 4:00 PM | $0-$8 | Model Train Sales, Railroad Historical Societies, Model Railroad Club Layouts, Railroad Memorabilia, and More!

Prints, Platters, & Pints + WTJU Vinyl Takeover | Potters Craft Cider | 12:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | Vendors will set up on the lawn and sell art, vintage, and vinyl wares from 12 - 5 p.m. Your favorite WTJU DJs will spin vinyl all the while.

Starr Hill Jam with Dan and Friends | Starr Hill Brewery | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE | Pull up a chair and join the jam circle.

Live Music: Cody Purvis | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Sense and Sensibility | American Shakespeare Center | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

Monday, May 5th

Monday Night Book Club:  The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox  by Maggie O'Farrell | Crozet Library | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE | Newcomers always welcome.

Tuesday, May 6th

Hike: Three Ridges Overlook | Meetup | 9:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | Expect a moderate 7.6 mile out and back hike heading South on the A.T. from Reids Gap.

Crafty Nights | Crozet Library | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Ages 11+. Registration Required. Come to the library to craft and relax! Practice a new skill or perfect an existing one. This month we will be making floral quilled art. All materials will be supplied.

Trivia Night | Starr Hill Brewery | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Gather your best team of up to 6 and belly up for your chance to win.

Wednesday, May 7th

Hike Up the House | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 8:00 - 5:00 PM | Price Varies

PATH: Promoting Accessible Transportation Services | Crozet Library | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | Need a ride but don’t have a car? Struggling to get to work or your next medical appointment? Join our FREE PATH workshop!

Trivia | King Family Vineyards | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Trivia Night | Birdwood Bar and Grill | Boar's Head Resort | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

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